Mary - it was classic Goodge: I think she was demonstrating a military self-defense move on me, and for a moment it seemed like she was going to take me out for real…had to be 40 years ago.
Those were the days. These are still days, just not always THE days.
We should catch up — you always were one of my favorite people, and Magic Afoot reminded me why.
I think it's coming back to me now...was it on the back deck? I was probably drinking a Molson Golden. Yes, we should catch up. I so appreciate you reading my "stuff." Do you recall picking me up from my apt. and we were driving, it was snowing, and I was convinced we were moving backward!?
One of my favorite Dan Fogelberg songs. And so perfect for this post. Why am I drawing a blank on the Goodge quote?? Now that's going to drive me nuts all day! I must recall this! Thank you for this lovely song and reminder that there is always going to be a new day.
Oh those little squirrels! Do you remember the wee little pine tree in my backyard and the steps? She’s over 4 feet tall! Our squirrels and birds are phenomenal creatures that change our landscape! I share in your joy of our gardens/my backyard. There’s so much energy and life!
Wow-4' tall! Yes, the birds and squirrels are such a joyous part of my daily life as I feed them daily. Our kitty and I watch them out the front window, and when I'm at the kitchen sink, I see the Maple that I refer to in "There's Magic Afoot." Ahhh...the healing power of gardens and creatures. Thank you, Jocelind.
I love this! I cried for the sad beginning, I cried when the baby squirrel was talking to its Mommy, and I cried at the happy ending. This is absolutely beautiful.
Goodge-O! Thank you!!!! Yes, I cried when I wrote it, and I cried while I recorded it. I am thinking it might make a really good children's book. Thank you for reading this and also for sharing your response to it. It means so much to me. If I had not been a mother; I could not have written this.
Mary -- tried to reply yesterday, apparently that message didn't shoot through (such that "some kind of message comes through to you; some kind of message shoots through...).
Here's a temporary e-mail I set up: steers04trikes@icloud.com. Pls drop me a message outside the Substack and let's get back in touch!
I do have a recollection of that -- maybe it was a kidnapping attempt by a passing UFO? 🤓
Hopefully as the owner of this Substack you can find my e-mail address in your subscription list, or drop me a note at this temporary one: steers04trikes@icloud.com
Mary - it was classic Goodge: I think she was demonstrating a military self-defense move on me, and for a moment it seemed like she was going to take me out for real…had to be 40 years ago.
Those were the days. These are still days, just not always THE days.
We should catch up — you always were one of my favorite people, and Magic Afoot reminded me why.
Ken
I think it's coming back to me now...was it on the back deck? I was probably drinking a Molson Golden. Yes, we should catch up. I so appreciate you reading my "stuff." Do you recall picking me up from my apt. and we were driving, it was snowing, and I was convinced we were moving backward!?
Watching the sun
Watching it come
Watching it come up over the rooftops
Cloudy and warm
Maybe a storm
You can never quite tell
From the morning
And it's going to be a day
There is really no way to say no
To the morning
Yes it's going to be a day
There is really nothing left to
Say but
Come on morning
Waiting for mail
Maybe a tale
From an old friend
Or even a lover
Sometimes there's none
But we have fun
Thinking of all who might
Have written
And maybe there are seasons
And maybe they change
And maybe true love is not so strange
Now the sounds of the day
They hurry away
Now they are gone until tomorrow
When day will break
And you will wake
And you will rake your hands
Across your eyes
And realize
That it's going to be a day
There is really no way to say no
To the morning
Yes it's going to be a day
There is really nothing left to say but
Come on morning
(Remember when Goodge said “But Mur, I have to complete the move!”)
One of my favorite Dan Fogelberg songs. And so perfect for this post. Why am I drawing a blank on the Goodge quote?? Now that's going to drive me nuts all day! I must recall this! Thank you for this lovely song and reminder that there is always going to be a new day.
Oh those little squirrels! Do you remember the wee little pine tree in my backyard and the steps? She’s over 4 feet tall! Our squirrels and birds are phenomenal creatures that change our landscape! I share in your joy of our gardens/my backyard. There’s so much energy and life!
Wow-4' tall! Yes, the birds and squirrels are such a joyous part of my daily life as I feed them daily. Our kitty and I watch them out the front window, and when I'm at the kitchen sink, I see the Maple that I refer to in "There's Magic Afoot." Ahhh...the healing power of gardens and creatures. Thank you, Jocelind.
I love this! I cried for the sad beginning, I cried when the baby squirrel was talking to its Mommy, and I cried at the happy ending. This is absolutely beautiful.
Goodge-O! Thank you!!!! Yes, I cried when I wrote it, and I cried while I recorded it. I am thinking it might make a really good children's book. Thank you for reading this and also for sharing your response to it. It means so much to me. If I had not been a mother; I could not have written this.
Magical, Mary. Thank you.
Thank you, Rebecca! It means so much that you read my work, and I always look forward to yours.
Oh that's so lovely! Thank you! 😊
Looks like some kind of message DID shoot through yesterday. Technology is a game for the young & restless. 👴🏻
Mary -- tried to reply yesterday, apparently that message didn't shoot through (such that "some kind of message comes through to you; some kind of message shoots through...).
Here's a temporary e-mail I set up: steers04trikes@icloud.com. Pls drop me a message outside the Substack and let's get back in touch!
I do have a recollection of that -- maybe it was a kidnapping attempt by a passing UFO? 🤓
Hopefully as the owner of this Substack you can find my e-mail address in your subscription list, or drop me a note at this temporary one: steers04trikes@icloud.com